2023-11-29

Travel News

Euroviews. People in the cruise industry want to be good neighbours and visitors

We strive to be a big part of the solution, even though we are small in numbers. Cruise lines are investing significant amounts to achieve net zero cruising by 2050. Ships launched today are among the most tech-advanced and energy-efficient in the history of our sector, Marie-Caroline Laurent writes

29/11/2023

Europe News

Brussels asks airlines to agree on standard luggage sizes

The European Commission has asked airlines to standardise their luggage sizes in order to make things simpler for travellers.

29/11/2023

Partner content

UN Programme for the Economies of Central Asia: Transforming Central Asia into a connectivity hub

Partner content presented by Azpromo

Central Asian countries united last week to shine the spotlight on collaborative development, sustainability and regional integration as part of their continued economic expansion.

29/11/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | November 29th – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

29/11/2023

Business

Why is Saudi Arabia buying 10% of Heathrow airport in the UK?

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is set to acquire a 10% stake in London's Heathrow airport from Spanish firm Ferrovial as part of a major shareholder reshuffle.

29/11/2023

Europe News

Brussels threatens Poland with lawsuit over blockade at Ukraine border

The European Commission has harshly denounced the blockade at the Ukrainian border instigated by Polish truckers and farmers, threatening legal action against the government in Warsaw.

29/11/2023

Money

A Bitcoin transaction uses the same amount of water as a swimming pool

Bitcoin could make a change to make the cryptocurrency more environmentally friendly.

29/11/2023

Space

ESA’s Cheops mission uncovers rare star system 100 light-years away

A European space mission found an orbitally resonant system, which tells astronomers about the formation and evolution of the planetary system.

29/11/2023

Business

General Motors to lower spending on autonomous vehicle efforts

General Motors is set to lower its spending on autonomous vehicles. What are the implications for Europe?

29/11/2023

Culture news

Spotify Wrapped 2023: World's most streamed artists and songs revealed

The 2023 edition of Spotify Wrapped reveals this year's most streamed artists, songs and albums. Which ones have you been listening to?

29/11/2023

Climate

‘Information crisis’: Four ways climate lies are spreading in 2023

We’re grappling with a climate ‘information crisis’ on X, Facebook and Instagram, disinformation experts say.

29/11/2023

Qatar 365

Expo 2023 Doha: Showcasing innovative ways to fight desertification

In partnership with Media City

Qatar 365 walks you through the Expo 2023 Doha. 80 countries are participating in this six-month-long international horticultural exhibition. With 'Greener Desert, Better Environment' as a theme, participants showcase innovative and sustainable solutions to fight desertification.

29/11/2023

Japan

A city of contrasts: Tokyo's mountain tranquillity and big-city buzz

In partnership with Tokyo Metropolitan Government

Think of Tokyo and a buzzing, skyscraper-filled city probably comes to mind. But there’s so much more to this destination, with plenty of havens of tranquillity to discover.

29/11/2023

No Comment

European capitals are covered with snow for first time this winter

Residents of Stockholm and Berlin woke up to layers of snow.

29/11/2023

Real Economy

Inflation drops to two-year low, but Europeans still feel the pinch

In partnership with The European Commission

After two years of high inflation, consumer price pressures finally look to be on a downward trend in Europe. But are businesses and consumers feeling the decrease in input costs and consumer prices? We head to Belgium to find out.

29/11/2023

Europe News

EU needs to curb irregular migration to prevent far-right surge: Weber

The next elections to the European Parliament risk unleashing a far-right surge if governments are unable to prove they can manage migration, Manfred Weber has warned.

29/11/2023

Tech News

Hate speech on social media platforms rising, new EU report finds

The study discovered that women, people of African descent, Jewish and Roma people were the most targeted.

29/11/2023

United Kingdom

Rishi Sunak escalates his war of words with Greek PM over Marbles

The British prime minister said his Greek counterpart wanted to "grandstand and relitigate issues of the past" rather than focus on serious topics.

29/11/2023

Destinations

Five off-the-beaten-track destinations accessible by cruise

In partnership with Clia

Cruise destinations have diversified considerably since ships first set off Gibraltar-bound over 170 years ago, and 2024 looks set to continue that trend.

29/11/2023

Green News

Fake news release claims COP28 president is stepping down as ADNOC CEO

The COP28 team has said the fake news and allegations that Al Jaber planned to use climate talks to make fossil fuel deals are an "attempt to undermine the work of the COP28 presidency".

29/11/2023

Belgium

NATO reiterates support for Ukraine

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, reiterated support for Ukraine and its hopes to join the military alliance.

29/11/2023

Europe News

Brussels to revive ties with Turkey as EU candidacy remains stalled

The EU wants to revive its political and economic relationship with Turkey in a bid to boost regional stability, despite a deep rift between Brussels and Ankara's foreign policies and stalled EU membership talks.

29/11/2023

Climate

UK introduces new eco-finance labels

Four new sustainability badges will help consumers make green investments, the FCA says

29/11/2023

Partner content

A glimpse of Tokyo: promoting the Japanese capital in Paris

Partner content presented by Tokyo Metropolitan Government

The city of Tokyo has a lot to offer for visitors, with its exciting attractions, traditional monuments, natural sites, and of course its delicious food. As tourists can enter Japan again, it is a great time to discover all that its capital has to offer.

29/11/2023

Art

Best of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award

Feast your eyes on the nominees for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award. And vote for your favourite!

29/11/2023

Green News

Iceberg twice the size of London is moving away from Antarctic waters

The iceberg split from the Antarctic's Filchner Ice Shelf in 1986.

29/11/2023

Europe News

'We must be ambitious' at COP28, says EU climate action commissioner

The UN conference on reducing global emission starts Thursday in Dubai.

29/11/2023

Economy

The price of goods and services in Germany just got a little cheaper

The consumer price index for Germany, which measures the average price change for all goods and services purchased by households for consumption purposes, shows inflation easing in November.

29/11/2023

Health news

Stem cell therapy offers 'promising' early results for MS patients

Scientists had promising results in the preliminary stage of a neural stem cell therapy trial for progressive multiple sclerosis.

29/11/2023

Nature

Lost species of golden mole rediscovered in Africa after 87 years

The team described the hunt to find the mole as 'more exciting' than an episode of CSI.

29/11/2023